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Theresa May proposes tougher sentences for domestic abuse involving children
The Prime Minister has launched several new policy proposals as part of a new Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill. The proposals include imposing tougher sentences on perpetrators of domestic abuse involving children, and the creation of a Domestic Violence and Abuse Commissioner to oversee the work of the police and the criminal justice system in domestic abuse cases.
SafeLives practice briefing for IDVAS: engaging and working with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) clients
It is widely recognised that LGBT clients have historically had difficulty accessing services. Research shows that LGBT individuals are disproportionately underrepresented both among those accessing specialist domestic abuse services and those referred to Marac.
Ministry of Defense funding: Families in Stress
The Ministry of Defence is currently accepting applications to the Families in Stress part of the Covenant Fund. Grants of between £20,000 and £300,000 are available for programmes of work lasting between two to three years.
Lloyds Bank Foundation funding for multiple disadvantage work
The Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales has grants between £10,000 and 325,000 to enable charities in England or Wales to break or prevent the cycle of disadvantage.
HERitage stall this Saturday 29th January at St Cuthbert's hall, Amble. Come along, see you there